Terri Chapa
Stockton,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Tri Valley Home Health
03.2014 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home
- care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Health Information Manager/LVN
Creekside Center
01.2002 - Current
- Enhanced patient privacy by implementing strict confidentiality policies and procedures in managing health information.
- Streamlined data management processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency of information across multiple platforms within the healthcare organization.
- Increased efficiency in handling medical records by transitioning from paper to electronic health records systems.
- Effectively managed release of information requests, safeguarding patient privacy while adhering to legal requirements for disclosure purposes.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns related to health information management promptly and professionally.
LVN
Alpha Therapeutic Plasma Donating Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Inserted a needle into pt.'s arm and placed pt. on the plasmapheresis machine
- Monitored pt.'s vital signs and pt. closely for any ill effects
- Gave pt. proper instructions and what to expect before and after procedure
LVN
San Joaquin General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention/health teaching, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences with accurate/proper documenation
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Transcribed physician orders and carried out accurately in a timely manner
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.1998
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Records Management
- Postoperative Care
- Organizational Skills
- Behavioral Health Support
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Diabetes Management
Timeline
LVN
Tri Valley Home Health
03.2014 - Current
Health Information Manager/LVN
Creekside Center
01.2002 - Current
LVN
Alpha Therapeutic Plasma Donating Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
LVN
San Joaquin General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
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